SB 396-FN (2018): relative to gold star number plates.
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SB 396-FN (2018)
relative to gold star number plates.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2017-2018
- House committee: Transportation
- Senate committee: Transportation
- Subject: Motor Vehicles
- Chapter law: 128
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 9, 2018. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-0076s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-0076s) was adopted on a voice vote on January 18, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On January 18, 2018 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 7, 2018 and was referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 3, 2018. The committee met in executive session on April 10, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 19, 2018 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 26, 2018 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 30, 2018, making it Chapter 128 of the session laws. It took effect on July 29, 2018.
Sponsors
- Sen. Regina Birdsell (R - SD19) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14)
- Sen. Gary Daniels (R - SD11)
- Rep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 5)
- Rep. Brian Chirichiello (R - Rock 6)
- Rep. Richard Lascelles (R - Hills 20)
- Rep. Timothy Soucy (D - Merr 16)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 9, 2018, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 103
- April 3, 2018, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
- April 10, 2018: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
Votes
- January 18, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0076s — voice vote, passed
- April 19, 2018, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2018: To Be Introduced 01/03/2018 and Referred to Transportation
- January 9, 2018: Hearing: 01/09/2018, Room 103, LOB, 02:00 pm
- January 18, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0076s , 01/18/2018; Vote 5-0; CC
- January 18, 2018: Committee Amendment #2018-0076s , AA, VV; 01/18/2018
- January 18, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0076s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/18/2018
- March 7, 2018: Introduced 03/07/2018 and referred to Transportation
- April 3, 2018: Public Hearing: 04/03/2018 11:00 AM LOB 203
- April 10, 2018: Executive Session: 04/10/2018 LOB 203
- April 19, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 04/19/2018 (Vote 15-0; CC)
- April 19, 2018: Ought to Pass : MA VV 04/19/2018
- April 26, 2018: Enrolled 04/26/2018
- April 26, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 04/26/2018)
- May 30, 2018: Signed by the Governor on 05/30/2018; Chapter 0128; Effective 07/29/2018